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Custody modification: Olivia needs $600 before the deadline

A custody modification deadline is approaching and Olivia can't afford the lawyer.

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Olivia S. Pretorius
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Stellenbosch
I'm facing a custody modification. My hearing is scheduled for June, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $600. I have been told by three legal-aid offices that their waiting list is longer than my deadline. I have all of my paperwork ready, and my caseworker at Stellenbosch Welcome Centre has confirmed that my case is valid. If I miss the deadline I could lose my right to stay with my family and my job. My children were born here and this is the only home they know. I'll share any non-sensitive updates as the case moves along. The money goes to the immigration attorney's trust account and the court filing office. I'll upload receipts with sensitive details removed. Where the $600 goes: • Filing and biometrics fees: $105 • Attorney retainer: $440 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $55 Thanks for reading all this. - Olivia
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  • Rabia Ebru Altun

    so sorry you're going through this, Olivia. It takes guts to ask. Well done

    • Victoria A. Santiago

      Best of luck, Olivia. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

      • Wafula Simiyu NabwirePhoto verified

        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best

        • Nevaeh F. WagnerPhoto verified

          hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Stellenbosch

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